Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P100 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was announced 20 months later than the P100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the P100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon P100
ELPH 530 HS | P100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
P100 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P100
ELPH 530 HS | P100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the P100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P100 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and P100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lb) | 481 grams (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $400 |